Charter Wire · 12 hours ago
Tool Room Technician - 3rd Shift
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCharter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where growth drives improvement. As a Tool Room Technician, you will set up, adjust, and operate a variety of tool room equipment to manufacture and modify tooling for production, while ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
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Responsibilities
Set up and operate lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment
Program CNC machines, select tooling, and adjust for wear and material changes
Perform fabrication, machining, and preventative maintenance on tooling
Verify parts and tooling using precision measuring instruments
Support Production to keep machines safe, efficient, and running to spec
Complete complex machining setups and adapt tooling when required
Identify and resolve tooling issues
Improvise temporary tooling when needed
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues
Assist with Root Cause Analysis on recurring production problems
Build, modify, and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and attachments
Interpret blueprints, sketches, or concepts to plan and lay out work
Select materials, document tool changes, and update component records
Perform detailed bench work, including polishing, grinding, fitting, and aligning
Identify drawing issues and escalate appropriately
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or 4+ years diversified tool/machine experience
2+ years of tool making experience
CNC operation and programming experience
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches
Skilled in using precision measuring tools
Strong math, problem solving, and communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and work well with others
Preferred
Accredited Tool Maker Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on training
Ability to independently program CNC machines
Experience documenting tooling components
Metal stamping or cold forming tooling experience
MIG/TIG welding experience
Benefits
401(k) with company match and profit sharing
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Charter Wire
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Ortner
HR Business Partner
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